Watercolor vs Gouache: Whats the Difference? Blick Art Materials 2024-03-14 | Think gouache is just opaque watercolor? Think again! 🙂Both are water-soluble, and both are used on paper. But beyond opacity, there are also some key differences in how they’re used.💧Watercolor's ethereal stained-glass quality requires that color is applied in thin veils, leaving layers visible. This mean that the source of white (and light ☀️) come from the paper. 🤍 With gouache, white paint is used to achieve tints and highlights—just like with oils and acrylics.🎨 With its quick drying time and matte finish, gouache is a favorite of designers, illustrators, and photographers. It’s versatile, spontaneous, and perfect for both wide blocks of color and painting as you go. 💦 Watercolor paintings can be stylistically “loose”—but as a medium, it requires a high degree of control. Thoughts? Questions? Have a personal favorite? Leave us a comment ⬇️👩🏻🦱 Presentation by Mazi, who works on the BLICK Merchandising Team!🎥 Filmed at BLICK Studios in Chicago, Illinois🤗 Thanks to our vendor partners at Winsor & Newton and Royal Talens for the supporting footage.🫶🏽 Special thanks to the following artists whose artwork we featured here: Sarah Simon, Kelley Vivian, Kate Birch, Katie White, Candace Fincher, pooja Shah, Joy Ting Charde. _______________#blickartmaterials #watercolors #gouache #arttips #createwithblick
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The Zorn Palette: An Exercise in Minimalism Blick Art Materials 2024-10-17 | 🎨 Have you tried the Zorn Palette yet? 🎨In this video, we’re diving into the fascinating world of Anders Zorn, the 19th-century Swedish artist who made magic happen with just four colors! 🟥 🟡 ⚫ ⚪The Zorn Palette is a minimalist’s dream: warm red, earth yellow, black, and white. But don’t let the simplicity fool you—this palette can create a stunning range of colors, perfect for mastering portraits and capturing naturalistic skin tones. Watch as we explore how Zorn used these hues to build beautiful, nuanced works of art that still inspire artists today!What do you think about the Zorn Palette? Tell us in the comments! ⬇️🧑🎨 Presentation by Todd from our Outreach Team🫶🏽 Special thanks to artists Rusty Zimmerman, Miriam Hoffmann, Joe Gyurcsak, whose work we included here🎥 Filmed at Blick Studios in Chicago, Illinois.#zornpalette #artisttips #colormastery #paintingtechniques #arthistory #oilpainting #exploreart #artcommunity
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Color Theory: How to Hold Every Possible Color Blick Art Materials 2024-10-10 | Ever wondered if you could hold a model representing every possible color of paint? 🤔 That’s a challenge color theory tries to solve!In the Renaissance, artists used limited pigments and relied on light and shadow to replicate nature. 🎨 But then came Isaac Newton in 1666 with the first color wheel—explaining the science behind colors of light. 🌟Fast forward to the 20th century: more pigments meant artists needed a way to describe all those new colors. Albert Munsell introduced a system breaking color into Hue (color name), Value (lightness or darkness), and Chroma (intensity). 🔴 ⚖️ 💥Munsell even created a 3D “color solid” to represent every possible hue, value, and chroma—a powerful tool that artists still use today. 🌀Meanwhile, Josef Albers looked at how we perceive colors, showing how hues change based on what’s next to them. 🌈👀Today, whether you’re mixing paints or tweaking digital hues, learning color theory helps you master color in your work. 🖌️✨How do you use color theory? Share below! ⬇️👩🎨 Presentation by Bri from our SEO Team🫶🏽 Special thanks to artists Joe Gyurcsak and John Pototschnik, whose work we included here🎥 Filmed at Blick Studios in Chicago, Illinois.#colortheory #arttips #painting #arthistory #exploreart #artcommunity
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Charcoal: One of the World’s First Art Materials Blick Art Materials 2024-09-26 | Shop all charcoal supplies at dickblick.com/categories/drawing/charcoal/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=HistoryofCharcoal🔥 Humans and charcoal go way back—like 30,000 BCE back!Our ancestors stumbled upon the magic of pit-burned wood and gave us one of the world’s first art materials: charcoal! 🖤Used in ancient cave drawings, charcoal has stuck around for a reason. From bold, rich blacks to soft, smooth gradients, its versatility makes it perfect for creating dynamic sketches. Fun fact: Charcoal has been made from a variety of material we’d consider waste, including nutshells and fruit pits! 🍑Whether you prefer natural charcoal for its erasability or compressed charcoal for those dark, bold lines, this ancient art tool still holds its own in today’s world of art supplies.Who else loves using this timeless medium? Tell us in the comments! ⬇️👩🎤 Presentation by Bri from our SEO Team🤗 Thanks to our vendor partner @winsornewton 🫶🏽 Special thanks to artist Johnathan Clark, whose work we included here🎥 Filmed at Blick Studios in Chicago, Illinois.#charcoal #charcoalart #arthistory #artfacts #drawing #artlovers #exploreart #artcommunity #arttechniques
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The History of Printmaking Blick Art Materials 2024-09-19 | Shop all printmaking supplies at dickblick.com/categories/printmaking/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=HistoryofPrintmakingPrintmaking is for EVERYONE! 🥳Want to print, but don’t have a fancy press? It's way easier than you think—no press, no stress! 😎Paper, paint, a gel plate, and a roller are all you need for stunning monotype prints✨ Join Mazi to learn how printmaking went from a super specialized, exclusive skill to a super accessible art form for ALL! 👨🏻🎨 Presentation by Mazi from our Merch Team🙌 Special thanks to artists Kate Lilly and @DrewSteinbrecher , whose work we included here🎥 Filmed at Blick Studios in Chicago, Illinois.#printmaking #art #diy #monoprinting #arthistory #gelliplate
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The Hidden History of Art Mats Blick Art Materials 2024-09-12 | Shop all matboard at dickblick.com/categories/framing/boards/matboard/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=HistoryofArtMatsEver wondered why we use mats in picture frames? It's not just about looks! Mats have a rich history rooted in Classical architecture, evolving through the centuries to help protect and enhance artwork. From hand-crafted mats to modern, archival-safe boards, matting is an essential framing technique every artist should know.In this video, Todd dives into the fascinating history of art matting and how it became a crucial part of protecting and presenting your art. Plus, we’ll show you how easy it is to start matting your own work with modern materials! 🖼️✨Have questions or tips on matting? Let us know in the comments below! ⬇️👨🏻🎨 Presentation by Todd from our Outreach team🎥 Filmed at Blick Studios in Chicago, Illinois.#artmatting #framing #arthistory #museumquality #pictureframes #mattingtechniques #framerslife #artprotection
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